The Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition is sponsoring a challenge to those interested in decreasing their carbon footprint. The challenge: try using a bike for destinations within 2 miles. Everyone who signs up for the challenge in February will be entered into a drawing for a bike rack, basket, or lock. For more information and to … Continued
Solar battery storage is an increasingly viable option to decrease electricity costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase resiliency during natural disasters and power outages. Sonoma Clean Power is offering a free online class–an introduction to battery storage. The class will cover how battery storage works, different sizes (from small to household-capacity), control options, and … Continued
Did you know that the electricity supplied through our local provider, Sonoma Clean Power, is 97% carbon free? In Sonoma, going all-electric is one of the easiest actions you can take to reduce your greenhouse gases. Recognizing that switching from appliances to electric appliances can be expensive, there are numerous rebates available to you to … Continued
Are you curious about electric vehicles or considering purchasing one? Sonoma Clean Power is offering a free webinar, Electric Vehicles 101, on January 14, 2021, at 12:00 PM. You will learn recent trends in the industry, what EVs are available; get tips on maximizing your driving range; find out the true cost of owning, driving, … Continued
With growing concern over the climate crisis, the Sonoma City Council unanimously passed a Climate Emergency Resolution at its November 2nd meeting. A key element of the resolution is to reduce city-wide greenhouse gas emissions to net zero no later than 2030. Transportation is by far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for … Continued
A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Provisions of the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance Regarding the Health Benefits Options to Site and Promote Public Access … Continued
At their Monday, November 2nd meeting, the City Council unanimously adopted a Climate Emergency Resolution. The Climate Emergency Resolution is a declaration by the City Council to support taking emergency action to reverse global climate change. Watch a recording (item starts at 18:00). The resolution includes the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gases to net … Continued
A meeting of Sonoma City Council will be held on Monday, October 19th at 6:00 pm. View the full agenda including items on the consent calendar on our CivicWeb Portal. The items to be considered on the regular calendar are: Verizon Small Cell Sites in Commercial Areas Appeals Update on Progress on Implementing City’s Climate … Continued
Recognizing the vast knowledge and talent of our community, the City asks individuals to serve on a variety of commissions and committees. These commissions and committees are charged with focusing on key issues within Sonoma and to then provide feedback, recommendations and support to the Council on those issues. Currently, the City is seeking applications … Continued
The countywide Zero Waste Sonoma Carryout Bags Ordinance 2014-2, effective September 1, 2014, prohibits grocery stores and retail establishments from providing customers with single-use plastic carryout bags at point-of-sale or checkout. In addition, the ordinance requires a minimum 10¢ charge on all compliant recycled paper bags. As a result of COVID-19, on April 23, 2020, … Continued
